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KR53 PBU

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,207 mi
Last recorded85,207 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 PBU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 85,207 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 83,427 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 83,427 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 78,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 May 2017 78,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 75,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 75,451 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 72,233 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc's very poor condition

Hand brake cables poor condition

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 67,704 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 62,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 7 May 2013 62,606 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 2 May 2012 57,393 miles

Front windows tinted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2011 52,093 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 3 May 2011 52,093 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 45,126 miles

Front and Rear number plates secured to body with rubber-bands

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2009 37,799 miles

Front and rear number plates tempary fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non standard wheels, tyres and exhaust fitted

Oil leak

Windows tintted

Fail 15 Apr 2009 37,799 miles

Front and rear number plates tempary fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Non standard wheels, tyres and exhaust fitted

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windows tintted

Pass 17 Jan 2008 30,378 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 23,523 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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KR53 PBU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 48,548 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KR53 PBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KR53 PBU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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